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WorksheetsARK Y 11 Revision Urban Geography Quiz
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
What is the term for where people migrate from the countryside to the city?
Urbanisation
Regeneration
Suburbs
Segregation
What is the purpose of an area, e.g., for recreation or residential use, called?
Function
CBD
Inner City
Household
What is the term for a higher percentage of a population living in towns and cities rather than rural areas?
Rural to Urban migration
Greenfield Site
Quality of Life
Informal Sector
What is the area of old terraced housing built around the CBD prior to 1918 called?
Inner City
Suburbs
Sustainable Community
Park and Ride Scheme
What is the Central Business District known for?
Main shopping and financial district of a city
Green, undeveloped sites on edge of city
A number of people living at one address
Ethnic groups living together in clusters
What is the term for improving an area’s physical environment and reducing pollution?
Regeneration
Segregation
Squatter Settlement
Informal Sector
What is a Greenfield Site?
Green, undeveloped sites on edge of city
Land built on previously, usually in the inner city
Newer residential housing areas towards the edge of a city
Illegal Settlements on edge of cities
What is a Brownfield Site?
Land built on previously, usually in the inner city to be used again
Newer residential housing areas towards the edge of a city
Area in balance with environment and provides a good quality of life
Bus that takes people from edge, into the centre to reduce traffic
What is the term for ethnic groups living together in clusters within the city?
Segregation
Suburbs
Quality of Life
Informal Sector
What is the term for illegal settlements on the edge of cities built with scrap materials?
Squatter Settlement
Sustainable Community
Park and Ride Scheme
Household
What is the purpose of a Self Help Scheme?
More people employed in manufacturing
Authorities help squatter settlement residents fix up their homes
Land divided into plots and water, sanitation, roads etc added
Reusing products such as paper, cans and plastic
What does a Site and Service Scheme involve?
Digging a big hole and filling it with rubbish
Putting harmful toxins into the atmosphere
Land divided into plots and water, sanitation, roads etc added
Burning waste to get rid of it, rather than send to landfill
What is the main effect of Industrialisation?
More people employed in manufacturing
Safely getting rid of unwanted items
Area on edge of city you cannot build beyond to slow city expansion
Uncontrolled expansion of town or city
What is the process of Recycling?
Digging a big hole and filling it with rubbish
Reusing products such as paper, cans and plastic
Putting poisonous things into waterways like sewage or chemicals
Burning waste to get rid of it, rather than send to landfill
What is a Green Belt?
Uncontrolled expansion of town or city
Area on edge of city you cannot build beyond to slow city expansion
City where residents have fulfilled life and the area undamaged
Companies that operate in several countries or more
What percentage of people have clean piped water?
1%
2%
10%
40%
What is the population of Makoko?
10 million
250,000
15 million
1 million
What word do we use for when the population of towns and cities increasing?
(a)
What percentage of Nigeria's industry is located in Lagos?
40%
60%
80%
100%
What type of job wouldn't have a contract or pay tax? E.g a water vendor.
(a)
What does LAMATA stand for?
Lagos And Metropolitan Area Transport Academy
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority
Lagos Metropolitan Traditional Autonomy
Lagos' Metropolitan Area Teacup Association
Which two are the causes of urbanisation?
Natural Decrease
Natural Increase
Urban-Rural Migration
Rural-Urban Migration
What was the coast of the floating school?
£6000
$6000
$600
£600
How many people can go to the floating school?
50
150
100
1000
What is the new posh area that created 250,000 homes and 350,000 jobs?
(a)
Why are houses built on stilts in Makoko?
Makoko is built in a river
For a better view
Makoko is built in the sea
Makoko is built in a lagoon
Why did authorities start to demolish parts of the squatter settlement in 2012?
A. They want to construct an area for wealthy people to moor their boats.
B. They want to drain the lagoon to provide land for economic development.
C. They want to create a 'Venice of Africa'.
A job which has no contract and you do not pay taxes is called ?
(a)
Which 2 of these are where wealthier people live in Lagos?
Victoria Island
Victoria Springs
Eco Atlantic
Eko Atlantic
Which of these need to be included in a definition of a squatter settlement?
Mainly informal work
Unplanned
Poor health care
Illegal
Poorly Built
Name one cause of urbanisation
(a)
By how much does Lagos's population grow by each year ?
(a)
LAMATA stands for...
Lagos and Mumbai Area Transport Association
Lagos Municipal Association and Transport Authority
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority
Lagos Area Movement of Transport Association
How long is the average commute in Lagos?
1 hour
1 and 1/2 hours
2 hours
3 hours
What % of fights to west Africa go through Lagos Airport?
50
60
70
80
What was built to improve life for the urban poor?
(a)
What relevance does the number 9000 have to Freiburg?
Number of bicycle parking spaces
Number of low energy homes
Daily public transport journeys
Number of trees planted annually
Identify sustainable urban strategies (tick all that apply)
Recycling water to conserve supplies
Providing green spaces such as parks
Increasing reliance on fossil fuels
Government led decision making
Minimising the use of greenfield sites
Sustainability refers to progress that meets the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to also (a)
What % of the population in Freiburg live within a 500m distance of a tram stop?
(a)
Freiburg is located in the continent of (a)
Which of these is NOT a key pillar of traffic management in Freiburg?
Promoting public transport
Limit parking
Bicycle use
Congestion charge
What inner-city district of Freiburg previously an army barracks now houses 5500 people in low-energy housing?
Solar Valley
Freiburg Au Main
Vauban
Rhine
Regeneration usually occurs on which type of site in a city?
Greenfield
Coalfield
Brownfield
Football field
Urban regeneration is needed because...
an area is thriving and offer lots of jobs.
an area is loved and people enjoy living there.
an area is attractive for people to live there.
an area is unloved and deprived.
What is the meaning of the word 'deprivation'?
An area that generally experiences an average standard of living when compared with the country as a whole.
When standard of living in an area falls significantly below the average of the whole country.
An area that generally experiences an above average standard of living when compared with the country as a whole.
An area that generally experiences a standard of living that is slightly below the average of the whole country.
What was the main reason that docks started to fail and close after WW2?
Globalisation
Containerisation
Urbanisation
Mechanisation
By the 1980s many of the docks were derelict. What does derelict mean?
Renovated and improved
Reduced in size and capacity
Unused, abandoned and run down
Expanded and dispersed
What was the name of the organisation that was given special powers to solve the problems of the East End?
London Docklands Development Corporation
East End Regeneration Consortium
Lea Valley Redevelopment Company
London Improvement Scheme
What is the name given to explain the persistence of poverty through generations as a result of deindustrialisation?
Spiral of decline
Deprivation disaster
Poverty persistence
Economic slowdown
What major transportation project helped to improve accessibility to the area.
North London Circular
Heathrow Airport
Docklands Light Railway
Dartford tunnel
Which of the following are urban regeneration projects in London
London Docklands
Newcastle Metro
Birmingham Bullring
Manchester Castlefield
What is meant by the term rural urban fringe
Inner city areas
Village in the countryside
Outskirts of a city
Local parks
What is the benefit of building homes on a brownfield site
Lots of green spaces
Lots of free facilities
Old industrial areas can be revived and prevents urban sprawl
Near to the countryside
What is the benefit of building homes on a greenfield site
Near the city centre
Nice pleasant areas (near the countryside)
Commuting is easy to the city centre
Free land
What is the disadvantage of building on a brownfield site
Destroys lots of green spaces
Destroys woodlands
Cheap
Can be more expensive as old buildings need to be cleared
What is the disadvantage of building on a greenfield site
Loss of woodlands/trees
Contamination of land
Expensive
Free
Why did the London Docklands area needed to be regenerated
Dereliction and high rates of unemployment, poor housing
For the olympics
To join the EU
To provide everyone in London with a new home
What is the benefit of building homes on a greenfield site
Near the city centre
Nice pleasant areas (near the countryside)
Commuting is easy to the city centre
Free land
What is the disadvantage of building on a brownfield site
Destroys lots of green spaces
Destroys woodlands
Cheap
Can be more expensive as old buildings need to be cleared
What is the disadvantage of building on a greenfield site
Loss of woodlands/trees
Contamination of land
Expensive
Free
Why did the London Docklands area needed to be regenerated
Dereliction and high rates of unemployment, poor housing
For the olympics
To join the EU
To provide everyone in London with a new home
Which of the following are social benefits of a regeneration scheme
New office blocks
New housing and shopping centres
Green spaces
Parks
What is the definition of a commuter settlement
A town where less than 10, 000 live
A place where people live and travel elsewhere for work (common in some semi rural areas)
A place where people live and work.
A huge city
During the 19th century and up to the 1950s London’s port was the busiest in the world, however even before the 1950s, the area was starting to lose trade. why?
Other areas began to out compete London leading to a decline
The size of ships had increased and had great difficulty in moving down the river.
There were less people in the city to work at the docklands
Employment in the area doubled between 1981 and 1996. This is an example of a
Social benefit
Economic benefit
Environmental benefit
What were some of the problems before the regeneration?
High unemplotyment and poverty rates
Few entertainment and shopping services
No open spaces and green areas
Derelict, disused factories and manufacturing sites
Shoreditch is a district in the (a) of London, close to the city centre and is an example of how (b) change has created a new cultural mix, recreation, and entertainment opportunities.
Which two of the following best describes the Shoreditch of the past?
a run-down inner-city area,
an area with modern housing and new office accommodation
a smart suburban area
ageing factories and warehouses
When the factories and warehouse began to shut down many of the inhabitants left Shoreditch and
(a) immigrants moved in, particularly around Brick Lane.
The graph shows that the two largest population groups are of White (a) followed by Asian Indian, Black African and Black Caribbean groups.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, which relates to culturally contingent features, characterizes all human groups.
It refers to a sense of identity and membership in a group that shares common language, cultural traits (values, beliefs, religion, food habits, customs, etc.), and a sense of a common history.
Diversity
Ethnicity
Multicultural
Shoreditch is almost unrecognisable from three decades ago; the old (a) structures have transformed into (b) flats and office spaces and pubs and bars have been repurposed into restaurants and art galleries.
New job opportunities have emerged in (a) industries, such as web design, filmmaking, and art, with a concentration around the (b) roundabout.
The rapid influx of hi-tech companies has earned the area the moniker “..........................,” reminiscent of Silicon Valley, California’s tech industry hub where numerous tech giants blossomed.
Computer Corner
Silicon Roundabout
Video Valley
Facebook, Google, and Microsoft have all channelled investments into the Silicon Roundabout region.
Match the logo to the brand
Microsoft
Rising house prices and higher rents have forced older residents and Bangladeshi families to move out of the area. Who have replaced them? Tick two correct answers
well off individuals involved in the arts
refugees and asylum seekers
young professionals in finance
first time buyers
There has been a positive (a) of the area's recreational and entertainment options. During the day, the bustling cafes cater to the younger crowd, while at night, the clubs and bars enliven the streets. The walls are adorned with graffiti and artwork, which attracts many visitors.
A new development known as Spitalfields replaced the old Spitalfields market site in the mid -2000's. It is now consists of ...........
Tick all that apply.
a popular shopping area hosting various well known retail brands
Bars restaurants and street food
Independent traders showcasing handcrafted goods, artwork, fashion and jewellery.
public art and music events programmes
There has been a positive transformation of the area's recreational and entertainment options. During the day, the bustling cafes cater to the younger crowd, while at night, the clubs and bars enliven the streets.
True
False
The street walls are adorned with graffiti and artwork which attracts many visitors. What is graffiti?
a physical object that may have an aesthetic and/or conceptual value.
a form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public space by an individual or group.
a form of artwork that is displayed in public on surrounding buildings, streets, trains and other publicly viewed surfaces.
Shoreditch has a number of live music festivals e.g. ..........................
Brick Lane Jazz Festival
Carnaby Street Beatles Festival
Petticoat Lane Pop Festival
Who is primarily responsible for the blandness and loss of authenticity in Shoreditch?
A) Hipsters
B) Artists
C) Local residents
D) Global businesses
What is the clip's suggestion to preserve the coolness of Shoreditch?
A) Support local businesses
B) Embrace capitalism
C) Encourage gentrification
D) Ignore the changes
What is the current reputation of Shoreditch?
A) Centre for the arts
B) Working class hub
C) Slum of London
D) Expensive coffee and overpriced cafes
Which area in Shoreditch is still known for its vibrant street art and local businesses?
A) Old Street
B) Hoxton Square
C) Brick Lane
D) Silicon Roundabout
What is the negative aspect of gentrification when the original residents get priced out and the area loses its authenticity?
A) Arrival of hipsters
B) Capitalism
C) Global businesses
D) Lack of creativity
What is the process of renovating and improving a house or district to conform to middle class taste called?
A) Gentrification
B) Capitalism
C) Authenticity
D) Creativity
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt8fKOOFeo4
What was Shoreditch known as in the early 1900s?
A) The centre for the arts
B) The working class hub
C) The slum of London
D) The neighborhood for hipsters
